The 2016 South By Southwest Music Conference in Austin, TX will feature five artists from All Eyes Media’s varied and eclectic roster. Austin-made duo Penny & Sparrow will perform songs off of their anticipated March 11 release Let A Lover Drown You, as will young singer/songwriter Parker Millsap whose The Very Last Day drops the week after SXSW. (Both featured in NPR’s Austin 100, click HERE.) Texas native Sarah Jarosz returns to Austin to showcase songs off of her recently announced album Undercurrent, coming in June. Minneapolis brother duo The Cactus Blossoms bring their classic sounds to SXSW in support of their debut album You’re Dreaming and critically-acclaimed Oklahoma troubadour John Moreland will be out in full force supporting his highly praised 2015 release. See all artist details below.
Parker Millsap
Click HERE to view the NPR Songs We Love premiere of “Heaven Sent” off Parker’s upcoming album.
Dynamic Oklahoma born singer/songwriter Parker Millsap will release his new album The Very Last Day on March 25th via Okrahoma Records/Thirty Tigers. In the midst of a world so fond of condemnation as entertainment, Millsap’s rootsy rock ‘n’ roll poetry offers an open-armed love of people and their stories. The Very Last Day is the anticipated follow-up to his eponymous 2014 release, which netted him high-profile praise from NPR, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and others, as well as a nomination for Americana Emerging Artist of the Year. Whether the 23-year-old is singing from the perspective of a convenience store robber haunted by his past, or as the King of the Underworld wild with passion, his character-driven songs mine deep wells of joy and despair to create gut-punching narratives that are sometimes hellish, sometimes heavenly, and always human. Parker’s song “Pining” was also featured in NPR Music’s Austin 100 Playlist. Click HERE to listen.
See Parker Millsap Perform on March 16, 17, 18 & 19
View Parker Millsap Schedule HERE
Penny & Sparrow
Click HERE to view Noisey’s album premiere
and Q&A feature.
Singer-songwriter duo Penny & Sparrow are releasing the stunning new album Let A Lover Drown You on 3/11 via Single Lock/Thirty Tigers. Produced by John Paul White (The Civil Wars) and Ben Tanner (Alabama Shakes), the album features 11 beautifully crafted songs overflowing with gorgeous melodies, soaring harmonies and thought provoking lyrics that cut right to the core. NPR Music recently included Penny & Sparrow as one of the Austin 100 at SXSW (See HERE) and premiered the new track “Bed Down” in a Songs We Love feature last month (See HERE). With influences ranging from Bon Iver and Iron & Wine to The Swell Season and even Stephen Sondheim, Penny & Sparrow create music that is equally as intimate and poignant as it is powerful and earnest. Taking a true DIY approach, without the help of any sort of team or budget, Penny & Sparrow independently released two celebrated albums, one EP and toured the country extensively building a loyal and fervent following. The duo built a reputation for creating strikingly honest, bare-boned acoustic music that resonates deeply with those who hear their songs and see their captivating live performances, which render audiences silent. Read more about what makes Penny & Sparrow so special HERE.
See Penny & Sparrow Perform On March 17
Full Penny & Sparrow Schedule HERE
Sarah Jarosz
“Her lyrics have a mystical streak, projecting love
and loneliness across the landscape
and the sky.” – New York Times
Grammy nominated songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Sarah Jarosz will be releasing her fourth album Undercurrent on June 17th via Sugar Hill Records. The new album features a newfound confidence, more minimalist production and some of her most personal songwriting to date. Over the last year Jarosz has been touring internationally, acted as guest-host for A Prairie Home Companion and taught at Yo-Yo Ma’s prestigious Global Musician Workshop. Her previous release Build Me Up From Bones garnered praise from a variety of outlets including New York Magazine, NPR, LA Weekly, USA Today and she also performed on both CONAN and The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson in the same week. For more info on Sarah Jarosz, click HERE.
See Sarah Jarosz Perform On March 16 & 17
Full Sarah Jarosz Schedule HERE
John Moreland
“The Oklahoma folk singer John Moreland has a beautifully abraded voice, full of potholes and gravel… ‘High on Tulsa Heat’ is starkly elegant, addressing sadness with clarity and directness.” – New York Times
Moreland’s current album, High On Tulsa Heat, was released last April and resonated deeply with both his devoted fans and the press. The Wall Street Journal featured the album as an exclusive premiere, describing it as “…10 confessional songs laced with guitar grit as Moreland sings heart wrenching lyrics in an earthy voice that sounds worn in beyond his 29 years.” Pitchfork called it his “prettiest if not his most musically vivid release.” John’s poignant lyrics and honest, sincere delivery have earned him immense respect among his peers as well. A musician’s songwriter, John has been invited to open tours for artists including Jason Isbell, Amos Lee, Lucero, Patty Griffin and Dawes. He recently made his network television debut with a stunning performance on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. Watch it HERE.
See John Moreland Perform On March 16, 17 & 18
Full John Moreland Schedule HERE
The Cactus Blossoms
“There’s a ’60’s simplicity that’s instantly
engaging – and the Minnesota duo’s pure, tight harmonies are superb.” – MOJO
Minneapolis-based brother duo, The Cactus Blossoms recently released You’re Dreaming (produced by JD McPherson) via Red House Records. Fusing elements of early rock ’n’ roll and classic country, The Cactus Blossoms (Page Burkum and Jack Torrey) have created a sound that is both timeless and contemporary. The ten original songs on the album highlight the brother’s incredible seamless vocals, which are drawing comparisons to the sounds of The Everly Brothers. You’re Dreaming was exclusively premiered via Garden & Gun (click HERE), and NPR Music has highlighted the track “Change Your Ways Or Die” in their monthly Heavy Rotation column (click HERE). Rolling Stone Country included The Cactus Blossoms in their 10 New Country Artists You Need To Know feature (click HERE) and the album has also received coverage from a variety of outlets including The Boston Globe, Noisey, Utne Reader, American Songwriter, No Depression, Elmore, Glide and many more.
See The Cactus Blossoms Perform On March 17 & 18
Full The Cactus Blossoms Schedule HERE
For more information about All Eyes Media artists, please contact Jim Flammia jim@alleyesmedia.com,
Donica Christensen donica@alleyesmedia.com,
or Michelle Steele michelle@alleyesmedia.com
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